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giantofgreen · 12-11-2014, 09:38 PM

Hey guys need opinions. My brake package recommended 17in rims but I'm on a tight budget and they just barely clear 16im rims I already have. Would you run them? As you can see there is just barely enough room for a screw driver to fit

giantofgreen · 12-11-2014, 09:40 PM

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*JonnyC10* · 12-11-2014, 09:50 PM

Is the rotor rubbing the wheel? That looks a lot tighter fit than the caliper.

giantofgreen · 12-11-2014, 10:10 PM

no the rotor has plenty of room. nothing touches its just close real close

**Captainfab** · 12-12-2014, 12:50 AM

I don't see a problem with that clearance. Your wheel shouldn't be moving around for it to be an issue. If it does, you have other problems.

jonzcustomshop · 12-12-2014, 01:02 AM

just make sure they don't use the stick on wheel weights for balancing in that spot, I had a Camaro with close clearance like that, and it scrubbed off the weights!

giantofgreen · 12-12-2014, 09:21 AM

This is good to hear guys thanks! That being said im stil worried about femder clearamce they are 16x8 with 0 offset so 4.5 backspace. Think I'll be good? It'll be 3-4 months before I can put the cab and body on to check

**jayoldschool** · 12-12-2014, 10:25 AM

I think you'll be fine. Next time you are walking through a parking lot, have a look at caliper to wheel clearance on modern cars, especially FWD. Millimeters.

chevy_mike · 12-12-2014, 11:53 AM

Yep, a 1/4" is typically recommended clearance but I have seen less. I would not go less than 3/8" for wheel deflection clearance.

giantofgreen · 12-12-2014, 01:54 PM

If I grind down the highest spot on the caliper I'll probably be about 1/4 clearance

12-11-2014, 09:38 PM	#1
giantofgreen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: woodstown new jersey Posts: 37	How close is to close? Caliper to wheel Hey guys need opinions. My brake package recommended 17in rims but I'm on a tight budget and they just barely clear 16im rims I already have. Would you run them? As you can see there is just barely enough room for a screw driver to fit Attached Images

12-11-2014, 09:40 PM	#2
giantofgreen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: woodstown new jersey Posts: 37	Re: How close is to close? Caliper to wheel .. Attached Images

12-11-2014, 09:50 PM	#3
JonnyC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NH Posts: 280	Re: How close is to close? Caliper to wheel Is the rotor rubbing the wheel? That looks a lot tighter fit than the caliper.

12-11-2014, 10:10 PM	#4
giantofgreen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: woodstown new jersey Posts: 37	Re: How close is to close? Caliper to wheel no the rotor has plenty of room. nothing touches its just close real close

12-12-2014, 12:50 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: How close is to close? Caliper to wheel I don't see a problem with that clearance. Your wheel shouldn't be moving around for it to be an issue. If it does, you have other problems. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-12-2014, 01:02 AM	#6
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: How close is to close? Caliper to wheel just make sure they don't use the stick on wheel weights for balancing in that spot, I had a Camaro with close clearance like that, and it scrubbed off the weights! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

12-12-2014, 09:21 AM	#7
giantofgreen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: woodstown new jersey Posts: 37	Re: How close is to close? Caliper to wheel This is good to hear guys thanks! That being said im stil worried about femder clearamce they are 16x8 with 0 offset so 4.5 backspace. Think I'll be good? It'll be 3-4 months before I can put the cab and body on to check

12-12-2014, 10:25 AM	#8
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: How close is to close? Caliper to wheel I think you'll be fine. Next time you are walking through a parking lot, have a look at caliper to wheel clearance on modern cars, especially FWD. Millimeters.

12-12-2014, 11:53 AM	#9
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: How close is to close? Caliper to wheel Yep, a 1/4" is typically recommended clearance but I have seen less. I would not go less than 3/8" for wheel deflection clearance. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

12-12-2014, 01:54 PM	#10
giantofgreen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: woodstown new jersey Posts: 37	Re: How close is to close? Caliper to wheel If I grind down the highest spot on the caliper I'll probably be about 1/4 clearance



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